Tāngata Huawhenua’s Autumn 2025 pānui brings together insights from a suite of new sector reports and highlights the momentum Māori are building in horticulture — despite ongoing challenges and complexity across the industry. Key Sector Reports Featured: Kiwifruit: A Sector at a Crossroads Professor Frank Scrimgeour’s report outlines both the success and looming risks in…
The Summer 2025 pānui from Tāngata Huawhenua reflects on a year of challenge, recovery, and renewed focus for Māori horticulture. From the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle to the opportunities in emerging legislation and export growth, this update highlights the sector’s strength and strategic direction. Cyclone Gabrielle Recovery Despite widespread damage, Māori growers have shown resilience,…
As 2023 drew to a close, Tāngata Huawhenua took time to reflect on the people, progress, and partnerships shaping the future of Māori horticulture. This second pānui provides a snapshot of the momentum building across advocacy, innovation, and global collaboration. People Leading Change Manu Caddie – Innovation with ImpactFrom co-founding Rua Bioscience to developing pharmaceutical…
In our first pānui for 2023, Tāngata Huawhenua reflects on recent advocacy, capability building, and strategic opportunities for Māori in the horticulture sector. As the only national platform focused solely on Māori horticultural interests, our work continues to grow across our four strategic pou: Voice & Advocacy, Capability, Opportunities, and Membership. Key Updates Advocacy on…